Author: Gateway Gazette Contributor

The Alberta government is investing in Vivo for Healthier Generations’ facility to help more Calgarians live active, healthy lives. The province is providing $15 million over three years for the project, which will add 25,900 square metres (85,000 square feet) to the popular health and wellness centre operated by the charity in northeast Calgary. The…

By Andrew Alan Johnson, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Princeton University After their dramatic rescue from Nang Non cave, 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach are mourning the loss of a Thai Navy SEAL, Saman Gunan, who died during the rescue efforts. The father of one of the boys said that in order to pay tribute to the Navy SEAL, many boys…

It’s official. Bison have returned to the backcountry of Banff National Park. After an absence of over a century, bison will once again roam the valleys of Canada’s first national park. They will carve new paths and seek new adventures. They will cross rivers and meet wolves and bears. And most importantly, they will call…

Alberta’s new hunting regulations will better manage and track species health, provide new hunting opportunities and introduce a seniors’ discount on hunting licences. Hunting plays an important role in Alberta’s wildlife management and conservation efforts, with special hunting opportunities promoted every year. With the new pricing structure, Alberta will have one of the lowest-cost game-bird…

The Alberta Government is moving forward with its Budget 2018 commitment to improve access to justice by appointing four judges to newly created Provincial Court positions. One other judge has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Provincial bench. These five new judges will help tackle court backlogs and ensure Albertans have timely access…

Farms, ag-tourism operators and culinary events across the province are opening their gates to visitors on Aug. 18 and 19. Now in its sixth year, Alberta Open Farm Days returns as an important ag-tourism event that helps visitors experience and understand where their food comes from. More than 110 host sites and culinary events across…

This column was published in the August 2018 edition of the Business in Calgary and Business in Edmonton Magazines. A few years ago, then MLA now premier, Rachel Notley, told the Canadian Injured Workers Association of Alberta that our province’s workers’ compensation board (WCB) “is an incredibly cheap insurance system for employers,” and that “we don’t even have a system…

Calgary, Alberta – The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) is excited to launch its expanded music program, welcoming guests to Calgary with musical performances from local artists throughout the airport. Working with Calgary-based music organizations, Calgary Folk Fest, Calgary International Blues Festival and the Honens International Piano Competition, YYC Calgary International Airport is showcasing the city’s…

By Malaika Taylor, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness We often think of homelessness as an issue limited to big cities. In reality, homelessness does not discriminate, and occurs in all geographic contexts – from urban centres, to the suburbs, and in rural regions. Homelessness in rural regions often goes unnoticed because it is largely “hidden”, unlike the more…

Mayor Naheed Nenshi and six councillors are sponsoring a notice of motion to create a much-need community-wide mental health, addiction, and crime prevention strategy for Calgary.

Rocky View County, AB – Canadian Junior Angus is pleased to announce the winners from Showdown 2018 in Barrie, ON. Most awards were presented at the banquet on Saturday, July 21st. Juniors can compete in 16 different competitions at Showdown. ART The junior division (ages 9–12) champion was Chelsey Stephens of Troy, ON. Reserve champion was Riley Chowen…